I would be remiss if I didn’t mention all the fun we had with friends this Christmas and beyond. First, I’d like to give a shout out to my neighborhood – The Shady Side! We love our neighbors! We got together one night for a progressive Christmas party. We missed a few, but had fun with those who could make it. We scored the lottery with our neighborhood friends! We are so thankful.

In addition to our neighborhood friends, we popped by and are popping by other friends and family throughout the season. Yes, we are still popping by…we believe in celebrating as long as we can! We love each of you!

Rudy and I also had the good fortune to celebrate with our companies for Christmas! Nexans AmerCable had a fun night at the MAD First Financial Music Hall. They had dinner, dancing, games and door prizes. I did not win, I’m looking at you Johnny and Patty Hemperley! They won. They always do. I called them on Christmas day to see what they won this time; it was a Keurig coffee machine. I mean if I can’t win, I guess I’m happy they did 😉 There also was a 360 photo machine. That was fun. Rudy and I did it. The photo turned out funny! I’m not sure if i was made for 360 degree photos, much less 2-D photos. But it was fun to try.

I had a great time at my company PJ party! Murphy Pitard Jewelry is a sweet family of friends! Thanks to Lauren Smart to hosting and to all the ladies for bringing such good food! These ladies are not only beautiful, sweet and caring, but each of them can cook and bake like nobody’s business! It was delicious! And Amanda was so great to provide a $50 gift card to various local businesses, so that everyone took home a prize! I won a gift card to Sports Alley!!! And then we traded our Secret Santa gifts! I’ve worn my cozy socks out! I love them! I also got a gift card to the Olde Towne Store! I love that place and get lunch there often, especially the avocado and cheese sandwich. Yum!

We also had a great time at the Christmas Eve party at our friends Mary Pat and Aubra’s house. The food was delicious and it was so fun seeing so many of our friends. A great evening to a good month.